Tour cancellation insurance: protect the money at risk when shows get cancelled.
The short answer
Tour cancellation insurance covers deposits, travel costs, and lost income from covered show cancellations.
Everything you need to cover cancelled shows: what it covers, what it does not, key person options and how to get a quote.
Want a quick overview of tour insurance? See the tour insurance overview.
What tour cancellation insurance covers
- Deposits. Money you've paid out for venues, production and crew.
- Travel. Flights, hotels and transport you can't get back.
- Lost income. Guarantees and fees from covered cancelled shows.
- Gig cancellation. Single dates or full tours.
Need gear or show liability too? Add gear coverage and venue and festival liability to the same quote.
What it typically does not cover
- Issues you already knew about before the policy started.
- Cancelling because tickets didn't sell.
- Deciding not to play when nothing covered stopped you.
- Anything your policy lists as excluded.
Your policy spells out what counts as a covered cancellation, so read it with us before you tour.
Key person / illness options
If one artist can't perform, the show often can't happen. SongSure places key person options that cover cancellations caused by a named performer's covered illness or injury. Tell us who the show depends on when you request a quote.
Tour cancellation insurance cost
There is no flat price, and we won't guess at one here. Your quote depends on the number of dates, the money at risk, where you're touring, who the key performers are, the options you add, and your claims history.
SongSure builds it around you, so you only pay for what you need. See what moves the price, then request a quote for your real number.
FAQ
Do bands need tour cancellation insurance?
If you put deposits, travel or guarantees on the line, yes. Band tour insurance protects that money when a covered event cancels the show.
How much does tour cancellation insurance cost?
There is no flat price. It depends on your dates, money at risk and options. See what moves the price and request a quote.
Is artist cancellation insurance the same as key person coverage?
Key person coverage is one part of it. It covers cancellations when a named performer can't play because of a covered illness or injury.
Can I cover one gig instead of a whole tour?
Yes. SongSure quotes single dates and full tours.
Does it cover a problem I already know about?
No. Cancellation coverage is for covered events after the policy starts, so get covered before you book.
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Tell us what you need covered. A real person reviews every request and gets back to you with a quote.
On the form, check Tour. Add anything else you want covered in the notes, and SongSure will build it into one policy.